Omaha daily bee., 1887-06-26

Wurtz, Il. Il. CTamer, John Ii. Eastman,
John ": G; Rierton, Of Omaha; NJ. A. sailor,
Patterson, of Plattsmouth.
They got a fine start, Currie leading Tor
the first lap, but he was passed In order by
Stockdale Wurtz and Patterson, who MAIN
chalk line was passed.
Time-etockdale, 3:is; Wurtz, S:is a-5;
Patterson, 3:22
In the second heat all dropped out but
Stockdale, Wurtz, Patterson, RiertOn and
Currie, and after spirited contest, they
came out as before-Stockdale, Wurh and
Time-Stockdale, 1852 50; Wurtz, $3.50:
Patterson. 3 80 3-5.
The second event was boys race, half
mile, best two in three
There were but two starters, w. l.. Pixey
and Julius Barthel, Barthel being allowed
100 yards handicap. The dash was an ex-
citing one, young Pixley electrifying the
audience by. a tne burst of speed on the
home stretch and landing himself winner by
twenty-five yards.
For some unaccounted for reason this race
was not completed, and no awards were made.
The following attraction was the 300 class,
amateurs, with Thos. f. Blackmore, Charles
Peabody and Robt. Smith, of Omaha, and f.
D. Savage. of Minneapolis, for the starters.
This was beautiful race, Notwithstanding
no very remarkable time was made. result
ing in q dead heat between Peabody
ana SInlJn, WIFI Savage tllTus VII IouuuluE
the home stretch Blackmore. went over his
wheel and for moment both steed and rider
were lost In a cloud of dust, and sustaining
some very severe contuSi ms, he withdrew.
Time-Peabody, 3:19 Smith, S;l9 2-5;
In the second heat Savage led at the start,
he was quickly overhauled by Peabody, how
ever, who maintained his position to the
close, Smith and Savage crossing the line
simultaneously. The second place, however,
was given to Smith by the judges on a claim
of foul, Savage having crowded him out OF
position on rounding the turn for home.
Time-Peabody, 3:0S 3-5; Smith, 800 l-5;
The event of the day was the professional
one mile handicap and repeat, and this fol.
lowed the three minute class .,
The starters were Tom Hardwick, with
forty yards START of Galena, Kansas; Wilbur
+. Knapp (scratch); John s, Prince, Omaha
(scratch); Ed Bullock QOrty yards startl,
Blair, and S. ). Whitaker Gwenty yards
There was much speculation as to the out
come Of the race, local enthusiasts claiming
that 1t was walkover for Prince, and If
Prince didn't take it, Knapp, the Colorado
champion, would. The result shows what the
average tip on cycles, as well as live short
essays to line his pocket by working them.
AT the fash of the gun they go toif evenly,
the cowboy setting the pace, but 1t only re-
and Prince both passed him and Ilardwick,
and bent to their work to Overtake the
doughty Chicagoan. This, however. was q
bigger job than they had contracted for, and
he lead them across the chalk line an easy
Time-Whittaker, $3.50 a-5; Knapp. a:o5;
Prince, 3:07. .
The second heat was fair duplicate of the
first, Whitaker, to the surprise Of the other
contestants declining to avail himself OF the
handicap, but insisted a scoring from the
scratch. He glided to the front at the start
and never relinquished 1t until the race was
Time-whittaker, 100 As; Knapp, S:ol 1-5
Prince, 3:Ol As.
And this wound up highly interesting
programme, and II enthusiasm goes for
aught, there, should be at least from one
There are six attractive events on
the card in addition to a number or foot
races, which will be sandwched with the
Cycling. 1t is a healthful and beautiful
sport, calculated not only to elevate the
morals. but to develope the physique, and is
we'll worthy of the most liberal patronage.
NOTES AND COMMENTS.
what the local cyclists want to know.
Thirds dizzy position for rider of John
Whitaker and Peabody. of all the contest.
ants, were the only ones who rode in correct
bicycle costume.
The wheelmen. headed by the Musical
Union band, will parade to the park at
o'clock sharp this afternoon.
any man in Omaha. If there is any handi-
cap sto be given away. he'll make few pres
ents himself.
The programme for this afternoon, in ad-
dition TO the three mile dash for amateurs 80
class: the five mile dash, 500 class; the three
mile dash, 3 lis class and professional ten mile
dash, embraces half mile professional foot
race. with seven entries, and quarter mile
amateur foot race, eight entries. This will
enliven the cycle trials and enhance the al
ternoon'S sport materially.
Whitaker goes against Prince and Knapp
again to-day In ten mile dash. In this
Prince and Knapp are both expected to show
mp In good shape. although neither Is in the
fettle that Whitaker Is.
More expedition will be exercised In getting
off the events this afternoon. and the audi
fence need not fear the tires0me waits OF yes
terday.
The AMERICAN Derby.
CHICAGO, June 25.-The annual summer
meeting began to-day at Washington Park
The attendance was the largest ever seen on
the ground, being estimated at from $4,000 L
$4,000. The Derby. estimated at $4,000, was
won by ID. j. McCarty's chestnut colt q. Ii
Todd, by Joe Hooker, dam Rosa b.. and was
ridden by Hamilton. He was run out by
| another Californian, the Baldwin flly Miss
Ford with West In the saddle.
All ages, one mile: Jacobin won, Aureli,
second, Luke of Bourber third. Time 4OH.
All ages, six furlongs; Eva Kohlon. won,
Allegheney second. Blue-Eyed Belle third
| Time IL.
All ages, six furlongs: Tom Uptegrove
won, Cay Sexton second, Drumstick third
| Time l:l6.
| American derby for three-year-olds. mil,
and a half. Starters: White Nose (Stoval)
| Libretto CWithers), Fenelon tShauer), Ciar-
ion (Arnold), Cary (Blaylock). Goliah (Mur-
phyl, Miss Fora (West, i'm Gore Q.. jones'
| {. H. Todd Q1amiltOn), Montrose Q.ews)
Terra Gotta Mccarthy, Mary (Kiley)
Safe Ban (Schutlousl, Hindoo Rose (Garri-
SOM. After some delay at the post they
| were sent off to n good start, Feneon
Gary, Montrose and Jim Gore up in the from
rank. Fenelon at once taking the lead and
| showing the way around past the thrae-quar
ter pole, with Terra Gotta in second place
Cary, MOntrose and Jim Gore following in
their order, and coming down past the stand
at q rapid gait, all punched, the order o
the leaders unchanged. and Miss Fort
running into fifth place, and ava,
they rushed around tho club hous,
turn, Fenelon leading easily, Terra Gotta
tapped by Cary, following, with the Ordc
the same at the quarter pole, but as they raj
into back stretch, Hamilton brought Q. II.
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